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07/01/2020

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07/01/2020

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07/01/2020

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07/01/2020

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07/01/2020

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07/01/2020

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07/01/2020

$250.00

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07/01/2020

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07/01/2020

$250.00

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07/01/2020

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07/01/2020

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07/01/2020

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07/01/2020

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07/01/2020

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07/01/2020

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07/01/2020

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07/01/2020

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07/01/2020

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07/01/2020

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07/01/2020

Professional Negligence

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07/01/2020

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07/01/2020

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1 Year

07/01/2020

Worker's Compensation

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07/01/2020

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The 700-plus NCAJ members listed in the NC Free Legal Help database have agreed to provide 10 minutes worth of free legal information through a phone call or email exchange. Please only sign up to be listed in this directory if 1) you are an attorney and 2) you are willing to offer 10 minutes of your time to share legal information via email or phone. You can select your practice areas and your preferred method of communication, which will be noted in this online directory.

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*Certification Statements

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Permission to Fax Certification

I agree to receive notifications, advertisements, announcements, brochures, invoices, and other information from North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Inc., North Carolina Advocates for Justice Foundation, Inc.,
North Carolina Advocates for Justice Properties, North Carolina Advocates for Justice Political Action Committee (NCAJ-PAC), North Carolina Advocates for Justice Endowment, Carolina Center for Civic Education (CCCE)
via facsimile, telephone, or email. I further agree that my express permission to fax, telephone, or email me such noticies, invoices, and other information will continue and have no date of expiration.

Legal Assistant Certification

I am currently employed by a member in good standing of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice;
I have successfully completed a curriculum of training as a legal assistant; or; my attorney/employer attests that I am qualified by training or experience.

I (NCAJ member signature) verify the applicant is employed by my firm as a legal assitant/paralegal.

Auto Torts Section Certification

I certify that I meet the membership criteria of the Auto Torts and Premises Liability Section of the NCAJ as is set forth below and that I will immediately notify the Chair of the Auto Torts and Premises Liability Section if I no longer meet these criteria. This Certification supersedes any previous certification between me and NCAJ. I understand that the use of the Auto Torts and Premises Liability Listserv is a privilege of NCAJ membership and that this privilege may be suspended or, upon referral, review and determination by the NCAJ Executive Committee revoked, upon breach of the terms of this Certification. The provisions and obligations of the Certification shall be first enforced by the Executive Committee of the Auto Torts and Premises Liability Section, which has authority to suspend my access to the Listserv.

Auto Torts and Premises Liability Section membership is limited to NCAJ members engaged in representing plaintiffs in motor vehicle personal injury cases. Membership is limited to those who do not and whose firms do not participate in the defense of motor vehicle personal injury claims, unless approved for membership by the section Chair. Motor vehicle personal injury claims include claims for sickness, bodily injury (physical and mental) and wrongful death, but do not includes counterclaims. Further, I certify that should either I or members of my firm undertake participation in the defense of motor vehicle personal injury claims, I agree to immediately notify the Chair of the Auto Torts and Premises Liability Section, and I understand that my membership in the section and/or participation on the Listserv may continue only with the specific approval of the section chair.

I understand no exceptions will be allowed to participation on the Listserv if a member of the Auto Torts and Premises Liability Section represents a claimant in the claim being defended, and I, or a member of my firm, represent an insurance company in the defense of the motor vehicle personal injury claim, unless the member of the Auto Torts and Premises Liability Section representing the plaintiff consents in Writing to that attorney or firm’s participation in the Listserv while the action is pending. I understand reinstatement requests shall be made to the section Chair.

I certify that I will not forward or otherwise distribute Auto Torts and Premises Liability Listserv messages to non-members of the Auto Torts and Premises Liability Section. These messages, and any attachments to said messages, or the substance or existence of such messages, are intended for the exclusive use of Auto Torts and Premises Liability Section members representing plaintiffs in civil actions. Messages may not be furnished to a defendant, defense interest, or any other person not assisting in your case, except as required under the law. If the materials are sought in discovery, I will oppose the discovery, and contact the Chair of the Auto Torts and Premises Liability Section. Any provision or distribution of materials obtained from the Listserv to anyone who is not a member of the Listserv is explicitly prohibited and any such disclosure or use of these materials in such a manner may expose the person or persons to removal from the Listserv, Auto Torts and Premises Liability Section, and/or NCAJ, and/or the reporting and involvement of the appropriate local or state bar association.

For myself individually, and for any paralegal or staff member who qualifies for and has access to the Listserv based upon employment with me, I certify that any email address used to receive or communicate with the Listserv shall remain under the exclusive and actual control of myself and/or my firm. I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that any such paralegal or staff follows the provisions and obligations of this Certification. I further certify that should any of my employees who are members of the Listserv leave my employment, I will notify the Section Chair within three (3) business days.

I certify that I will: (1) use the listserv for professional communication; (2) for purposes that advance the mission of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice. I hereby further certify and acknowledge: (1) derogatory comments of a personal nature about a fellow Listserv member will not tolerated; (2) advocacy or promotion of any political party or any political or judicial candidate, except that NCAJ may use the Listserv to communicate PAC endorsement decisions to members, provide information about PAC endorsed candidates, and to request member participation in support of the PAC or PAC related activities will not be allowed; (3) any post or message which is likely to subject the Listserv email server to civil or criminal discovery and/or place the privacy and confidentiality of the Listserv into question will not be allowed.

Finally, I understand and acknowledge that the Auto Torts and Premises Liability Section Executive Committee has the responsibility to enforce the provisions of the Certification. In particular, the Chair, Vice-Chair and/or Listserv Security Officer may suspend a member’s access to the listserv for thirty (30) days, without first warning, in response to a post in violation of this Certification. A second violation by that same member shall be referred to the NCAJ Executive Committee for review and determination. The Chair, Vice-Chair and/or Listserv Security Officer are authorized to call for an immediate end to any thread, message/post or series of messages/posts which are deemed in violation of the Certification. Such call for cessation of discussion will be made by a post to the Listserv. Any member who thereafter knowingly violates that call for cessation shall be subject to immediate suspension from access to the Listserv for thirty (30) days. A second violation by that same member shall be referred to the NCAJ Executive Committee for review and determination.

Yes, I want to participate in the Auto Torts Section Listserv.

Employment Law Section Certification

I hereby certify that I meet the following membership criteria of the Employment Law Section of the
NCAJ and that I will immediately notify the Chair of the Employment Law Section if I no longer meet these criteria:

Membership in the Employment Law Section is limited to NCAJ members who are primarily engaged in representing plaintiff-employees in employment and labor matters.
For purposes of this requirement, 'primarily' means that more than sixty percent (60%) of a member's employment or labor practice is on behalf of employees.

I further certify that I will not forward, distribute or share messages or information obtained through the Employment Section Listserv or the Document Bank with
non-members of the Employment Law Section, including those members of my law firm who are not members of the Employment Law Section. I agree that such information
is intended for the exclusive use of Employment Law Section members engaged in the representation of plaintiff-employees and is the work product of the attorneys
participating in the Listserv and/or Document Bank. I will not furnish such information to a defendant, defense interest, employer, insurance company, or any other
person who is not a member of the Employment Law Section, except as required under the law. If such information is sought in discovery, I will oppose the discovery,
and I will notify the Chair of the Employment Law Section of the discovery request.

I will notify the Chair of the Employment Law Section of any suspected or known violation of these membership criteria by any other member or non-member of the Employment Law Section.

No exceptions will be allowed to the above stated membership criteria, except as approved in advance by the Chair of the Employment Law Section.

Yes, I want to participate in the Employment Law Section Listserv.

Nursing Home Litigation Section Certification

I certify that I meet the following membership criteria of the Nursing Home Negligence
Section of the NCAJ and that I will notify the NCAJ if I no longer meet these criteria. This certification is in addition to any previous certification between
NCAJ and me. I understand that the use of the Listserv is a privilege of NCAJ membership and that this privilege may be revoked if I breach the terms of this
agreement. The provisions of this agreement shall be enforced by the Executive Committee of the Nursing Home Negligence Section, which has the authority to
suspend my access to the Listserv.

Nursing Home Negligence Section membership is limited to Academy members engaged in representing plaintiffs in negligence cases. Membership is limited to those
who do not currently represent or work on behalf of any nursing home, rest home (including assisted living facilities), group home, or any healthcare provider
defined by N.C. Gen. Stat. 90-21.11 or their agents or employees concerning the defense of negligence claims against such entities or medical malpractice claims
as defined in N.C. Gen. Stat. 90-21.11.

Further, I certify that should either I or members of my firm undertake participation in the defense of any nursing home, rest home (including assisted living facilities),
group home, or any entity whose actions are governed by N.C. Gen. Stat. 90-21.11 or their agents or employees, I agree to immediately notify the Chair of the
Nursing Home Negligence Section, and I understand that my membership in the section may continue only with the specific approval of the Section Chair. I understand
no exceptions will be allowed to participation on the listserv during the pendency of the litigation being defended by the Section member. I understand reinstatement
requests shall be made to the Section Chair.

I certify that I will not forward or otherwise distribute Nursing Home Negligence Listserv messages to non-members of the Nursing Home Negligence Section.
These messages, or the substance or existence of such messages, are intended for the exclusive use of Nursing Home Negligence Section members representing
plaintiffs in civil actions. Messages may not be furnished to a defendant, defense interest, or any other person not assisting in my case, except as required under
the law. If the materials are sought in discovery, I will oppose the discovery, and immediately contact the Chair of the Nursing Home Negligence Section. Any provision
or distribution of materials obtained from the Listserv to anyone who is not a member of the Listserv is explicitly prohibited and any such use may expose the person
or persons using these materials in such a manner to ethical sanctions by the NCAJ and / or the appropriate state or local bar association.

I further certify that should any of my employees who had access to the Listserv leave my employment, I will notify the Section Chair within 3 business days and will
agree to immediately change my login and password information if that employee had access to that information.

I further certify that should any of my employees who are members of the Listserv leave my employment, I will notify the Section Chair within 3 business days.

Yes, I want to participate in the Nursing Home Litigation Section Listserv.

Professional Negligence Section Certification

I certify that I meet the following membership criteria of the Professional Negligence
Section of the NCAJ and that I will notify the NCAJ if I no longer meet these criteria. This certification supercedes any previous certification between me
and NCAJ. I understand that the use of the Listserv is a privilege of NCAJ membership and that this privilege may be revoked if I breach the terms of this
agreement. The provisions of this agreement shall be enforced by the Executive Committee of the Professional Negligence Section, which has the authority to
suspend my access to the Listserv.

Professional Negligence Section membership is limited to Academy members engaged in representing plaintiffs in professional negligence cases. Membership is
limited to those who do not currently represent or work for, and whose partners and firm members do not currently represent or work for, insurance carriers,
self-insured institutions or professionals concerning the defense of professional negligence claims.

I certify that I will not forward or otherwise distribute Professional Negligence Listserv messages to non-members of the Professional Negligence Section.
These messages, or the substance or the existence of such messages, are intended for the exclusive use of Professional Negligence Section members representing
plaintiffs in civil actions. Messages may not be furnished to a defendant, defense interest, or any other person not assisting in my case, except as required
under the law. If the materials are sought in discovery, i will oppose the discovery, and contact the Chair of the Professional Negligence Section. Any provision
or distribution of materials obtained from the Listserv to anyone who is not a member of the Listserv is explicitly prohibited and any such use may expose the
person or persons using these materials in such a manner to ethical sanctions by the NCAJ and/or the appropriate state or local bar association.

Yes, I want to participate in the Professional Negligence Section Listserv.

Workers' Compensation Section Certification

I certify that I meet the following membership criteria of the Workers' Compensation Section of the NCAJ and that I will immediately notify the chair of the Workers' Compensation Section if I no longer meet these criteria:

Workers' Compensation Section membership is limited to NCAJ members engaged in representing plaintiffs in workers' compensation cases. Membership is limited to those who do not and whose firms do not participate in the defense of insurance companies and employers in workers' compensation and/or tort claims unless approved for membership by the Section Chair. Workers' compensation claims include claims for injuries by accident, occupational disease claims, death claims, medical claims and any other claims arising under Chapter 97 of the North Carolina General Statutes.

Further, I certify that should either I or members of my firm undertake participation in the defense of employers, self-insured employers, insurance companies, carriers or adjusting companies in workers' compensation matters and/or tort claims, I agree to immediately notify the Chair of the Workers' Compensation Section, both orally and in writing, and understand that my membership in the Section and/or participation on the listserv may continue only with the specific approval of the Section Chair. I understand reinstatement requests shall be made to the Section Chair.

Further, I certify that I will not forward or otherwise distribute Workers' Compensation Section listserv messages or their content to non-members of the Workers' Compensation Section. These messages are intended for the exclusive use of Workers' Compensation Section members representing plaintiffs in workers' compensation cases. Messages shall not be furnished to a defendant, defense interest, or any other person not assisting in your case except as required by law.

I also certify that if I am a legal assistant, I will immediately notify my attorney if I leave NCAJ or the Workers' Compensation Section.

If I am an attorney who has a paralegal or legal assistant using the Workers' Compensation Section listserv, I will immediately notify NCAJ if that paralegal or legal assistant leaves my employment.

Yes, I want to participate in the Workers' Compensation Section Listserv.

Agreement to the following certification is required for membership in NCAJ. Please read the certification and check I Agree to continue.
If you cannot agree with NCAJ's certification then you are not eligible for membership.

I apply for membership in the North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Inc. I believe in the organization's mission of Protecting People's Rights through professional
and community legal education; championing individual rights; and protecting the safety of North Carolina's families in the workplace, in the home, and in the environment.
I represent the rights of those injured by the wrongful acts of others, the rights of workers or disabled people, the rights of parties in family disputes, the rights of
consumers in debt; the rights of those accused of criminal offenses, and/or the civil rights of individuals or otherwise meet the membership qualifications of the
North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ). I am dedicated to the preservation of trial by jury and the advancement of the mission of the organization.
I understand that no person shall be eligible for or continue membership in the association, who, for the most part, represents insurance defense in civil matters
or the prosecution in criminal matters.
I Agree

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